Ernest Aines in Concert

Tuesday 03 December 2024 | 07:00 PM

Ernest Aines is an award-winning singer-songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. He has garnered recognition being nominated as 2024 Australian Folk Artist of the Year as well as nomination for the Music Victoria Best Folk Work 2024 for his debut album, Spiral Bound.

In 2024, Ernest toured extensively, captivating audiences in the UK, receiving standing ovations, and invitations to play live on the BBC. He also had the honour of performing at the esteemed Cambridge Folk Festival which has led to further offers to play international festivals.

Spiral Bound has seen remarkable success, achieving over 340,000 streams in its first year. It has been praised by critics and was featured live on the ABC ARTS TV Show Artworks in September 2023.

Over the past two years, Ernest has played at all major folk festivals in Australia, including the renowned Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, the Blue Mountains Festival and the National Folk Festival in Canberra.

In 2023, he was selected by Sounds Australia to perform at the International Folk Alliance Conference and a special show in Kansas City for the Library of Congress, who archived his rendition of a traditional song.

With his soulful voice and, intricate finger-picking style, Ernest draws comparisons to artists like Ray Lamontagne, Bon Iver, Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake. He has single releases planned ahead of his anticipated second album, set to launch in 2025, solidifying his place as a rising star in the Australian music scene.

Doors open at 7pm, show starts 7:30pm with no interval. Card sales only for merch, so be sure to take home a piece of the magic.

Getting there

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